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Wall Street Journal: Golfer’s Preference for Vibrant Venues Like Topgolf Philadelphia Sign of Changing Times
Golf is witnessing a revolutionary shift. Gone are the days when lush greens and quiet mornings defined the sport. Today, according to Will Feuer of The Wall Street Journal, golfers are rewriting the rules of where they play and how they enjoy the game. According to Feuer, many golfers now prefer the vibrant, energetic atmosphere…
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Lifelong Friendship Fuels Football Success for Central Bucks South Linebackers in Quest for PIAA Title
Central Bucks South seniors Sean Moskowitz and Adam Oscar are lifelong friends who have been playing football together for years and are now fighting for a PIAA title together as starting inside linebackers, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. “You hear stories about kids first playing football together in the youth leagues,”…
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William Tennent Alumnus and Respected Lycoming Coach Tim Chiarolanza Reflects on Surviving Major Accident, Brain Injury
Bucks County coach and William Tennent alumnus Tim Chiarolanza does not chalk up overcoming his one percent chance of survival to a miracle, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Years after graduating from Lycoming College, Tim landed his dream job at his alma mater as the strength and conditioning coach. Two months…
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Archbishop Wood Girls Basketball Team Aims to Enter the Books With Four Consecutive Titles
The Archbishop Wood girls’ basketball team is on a quest for historic achievement: a fourth consecutive PIAA title, a feat that’s never been accomplished in the program’s history, writes Andrew Robinson for City of Basketball Love and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Embracing the symbolic significance of the number four, from the W-O-O-D on their uniforms…
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Archbishop Wood Boys Basketball Team Has High Hopes of Winning Catholic League Crown
Archbishop Wood High School boys’ basketball team has big plans for this season, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Vikings, led by Miami-bound senior guard Jalil Bethea, the reigning Catholic League MVP, has set its sights on winning a Philadelphia Catholic League, a feat last achieved in 2021. Bethea enters the new season…
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Decades of Eagles Cheerleaders Reflect on Their Experiences
For over 75 years, the Philadelphia Eagles have had cheerleaders on the sidelines rooting for their home team during games, writes Maria McIlwain for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the years, countless women have become Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders, and a number of them can speak to the unique experiences they had during their tenures. Maggie Trush…
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Aaron Nola is Staying “in the Right Place” as He Re-signs With the Philadelphia Phillies
When Aaron Nola first arrived to the big leagues in 2015, he knew it would take him for him to adjust to the city of Philadelphia, he writes in a 2019 personal essay for The Players’ Tribune. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nola was acclimated to a much different lifestyle than the one he had…
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Central Bucks West QB Cooper Taylor Paves the Way for Unprecedented Victory Against Garnet Valley
In an extraordinary display of athletic prowess, Central Bucks West quarterback Cooper Taylor led his team to a 28-27 overtime victory against Garnet Valley in the Class 6A District 1 quarterfinals, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Despite the absence of several starters due to injuries, the undefeated Bucks (12-0) witnessed Taylor’s exceptional…
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Historic 100th Season Marks the End for The Cougars: George School’s Football Team Discontinued
George School’s football program is reaching the end zone, as the Newtown private Quaker school decided to discontinue the team, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. The news was confirmed in a letter sent out by the head of school Sam House and director of athletics Kurt Ruch. Numbers and lack…
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Justin Pugh Went from Council Rock South Star to One of NFL’s Top Offensive Linemen
One of the top offensive linemen in the NFL, Justin Pugh, began his football career at Council Rock South in Holland, writes Greg Johnson for The Trentonian. Ten years ago, Pugh was selected by the Giants in the first round of the NFL Draft. Since then, Pugh has thrived on the big stage. Out of…
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A Philadelphia Eagles Jacket Worn By Princess Diana Brings Satisfaction to Eagles Fans
During her time in the public eye, Princess Diana’s wardrobe had long been a popular topic of discussion, writes Janine Henni for People. Sports gear was something the Princess would incorporate into her wardrobe as a way to add a level of normalcy to her life. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Princess Diana could be…
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Archbishop Wood Grad, Basketball Star Justin Moore Key Player in Drexel’s Plans for New Season
Justin Moore, an Archbishop Wood High School graduate and basketball star, has settled in nicely with Drexel University’s Dragons – newcomers to the Big 5 – and is a key piece in the team’s plans for the new season, writes Kerith Gabriel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sophomore guard is coming off a year where…
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Penn State Adds PIAA Champion, Doylestown’s Tyler Kasak to Wrestling Lineup
Penn State wrestling released its roster for the new season earlier this week and with one local name among the newcomers, writes Greg Pickel for Blue White Illustrated. Tyler Kasak, a Doylestown native, is among the freshmen who have joined the team. Kasak joined the 141-pound weight class. The new Nittany Lion wrestled at Bethlehem…
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Archbishop Wood’s Gwen Hamilton Has Winning Streak in Cross Country, Secures Two Catholic League Titles
Since joining Archbishop Wood cross country team last year, Gwen Hamilton won her very first Catholic League batch meet and every subsequent meet she participated in during her freshman and sophomore seasons, writes Melissa Hanejko for the Bucks County Courier Times. Now, she is the holder of two Catholic League titles and two District XII…
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Former Penn State Guard Leads George School Boys’ Basketball Team to Victory
The George School boys’ basketball team has truly come a long way in a short period, writes Josh Verlin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Quaker boarding and day school in Newtown hired Ben Luber, a former Penn State guard, to run the boys’ basketball team four years ago. In 2021, Luber strengthened the team with…
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‘We Have to Lead’: Neshaminy Girls’ Basketball Seniors Aim for Impactful Season
Neshaminy girls’ basketball has all the pieces it needs to put together a strong season and get back to playoff contention, but it will be up to its senior leaders to get them there, writes Andrew Robinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We have to lead,” said senior Lola Ibarrondo. “Everything we do is being watched…
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Bucks County Phillies Fans Find Solace in Sport During Health Crisis
While many are mourning the loss of their team in Game 7 of the National Championship Series, two Bucks County Phillies fans are beyond grateful, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Michael Schaeffer’s 12-year-old stepson Maverick Bower has suffered over 200 seizures since April, but they found comfort in the warm glow of…
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Philadelphia Phillies’ Playoff Run Was a Big Win for Local Businesses
While the Philadelphia Phillies didn’t make it to the World Series this year, the postseason run was still a big hit for local businesses, writes Caroline Goggin and Briana Smith for 6abc. Hotels, especially, saw an uptick in visitors. Ed Grose, the executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association, said the postseason run was…
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